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Miller Syndrome

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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General Discussion

Miller syndrome, also known as postaxial acrofacial dysostosis, is a rare genetic disorder characterized by craniofacial malformations occurring along with abnormalities of the arms, hands and/or feet. Craniofacial abnormalities include underdevelopment of the cheekbones (malar hypoplasia); an abnormally small lower jaw (micrognathia); incomplete closure of the roof of the mouth (cleft palate); small, protruding, "cup-shaped" ears; and/or absence of tissue (colobomas) from the lower eyelids. Limb abnormalities may include incomplete development, webbing (syndactyly), and/or closure or absence of certain fingers and/or toes; and/or improper development and/or abnormal fusion of bones in the forearms (radioulnar synostosis), causing the forearms to appear unusually short. Additional physical abnormalities can occur in some cases. Intelligence is not affected. Miller syndrome is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait caused by mutations in the DHODH gene.

IntroductionMiller syndrome was first described in the medical field between 1969 and 1979 through several independent reports. The disorder is refereed by several names derived from some of the physicians who first reported the disorder including M. Miller, H.R. Wiedemann, and E. Genee. Some researchers believe that Miller syndrome represents a distinct entity under the broader term of "postaxial acrofacial dysostosis," which would include other disorders with similar and overlapping craniofacial and limb abnormalities, but ultimately distinct symptoms.

Supporting Organizations

AmeriFace

PO Box 751112

Las Vegas, NV 89136

USA

Tel: (702)769-9264

Fax: (702)341-5351

Tel: (888)486-1209

Email: info@ameriface.org

Website: http://www.ameriface.org

American Society for Deaf Children

800 Florida Avenue NE

2047

Washington, DC 20002-3695

Tel: (866)895-4206

Fax: (410)795-0965

Tel: (800)942-2732

Email: asdc@deafchildren.org

Website: http://www.deafchildren.org

Children's Craniofacial Association

13140 Coit Road

Suite 517

Dallas, TX 75240

USA

Tel: (214)570-9099

Fax: (214)570-8811

Tel: (800)535-3643

Email: contactCCA@ccakids.com

Website: http://www.ccakids.com

Cleft Lip and Palate Association

Green Man Tower First Floor

332B Goswell Road

London, EC1V 7LQ

United Kingdom

Tel: 2078334883

Fax: 2078335999

Email: info@clapa.com

Website: http://www.clapa.com

Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation of Smiles

2044 Michael Ave SW

Wyoming, MI 49509

Tel: (616)329-1335

Email: Rachelmancuso09@comcast.net

Website: http://www.cleftsmile.org

Craniofacial Foundation of America

975 East Third Street

Chattanooga, TN 37403

Tel: (423)778-9176

Fax: (423)778-8172

Tel: (800)418-3223

Email: terry.smyth@erlanger.org

Website: http://www.craniofacialfoundation.org/www

FACES: The National Craniofacial Association

PO Box 11082

Chattanooga, TN 37401

Tel: (423)266-1632

Fax: (423)267-3124

Tel: (800)332-2373

Email: faces@faces-cranio.org

Website: http://www.faces-cranio.org

Foundation for Nager and Miller Syndromes

13210 SE 342nd Street

Auburn, WA 98092

USA

Fax: (253)288-7679

Tel: (800)507-3667

Email: dede@fnms.net

Website: http://www.fnms.net

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

PO Box 8126

Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126

Tel: (301)251-4925

Fax: (301)251-4911

Tel: (888)205-2311

Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/

Let's Face It

University of Michigan, School of Dentistry / Dentistry Library

1011 N. University

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078

USA

Tel: (360)676-7325

Email: faceit@umich.edu

Website: http://dent.umich.edu/

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Last Updated: 6/9/2015Copyright 2015 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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